Digestive System Anatomy

What is the correct order of the alimentary canal?

• pancreas --> gall bladder --> salivary glands

• mouth --> esophagus --> stomach --> intestines

• intestines --> mouth --> stomach --> esophagus

• esophagus --> intestines --> mouth --> stomach

Muscle contractions that move food down the esophagus and alimentary canal

• carbohydrates

• bolus

• peristalsis

• surface area

The parts of the digestive system that food does NOT travel through are called

• alimentary canal

• absorb

• bolus

• accessory organs

What is the function of the digestive system?

• break down food and absorb nutrients and water

• protect the organs and help with movement

• absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide

• provide a protective barrier and regulate temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of these structures is the cecum?

Where is the COMMON BILE DUCT? (a)  

• A

• B

• K

• G

• H

J

• Pylorus

• Greater Curvature

• Duodenum

• Lesser Curvature

• Pyloric Sphincter

Which of these structures is the duodenum?

The circular muscle between the esophagus and the stomach.

• pyloric sphincter

• ileocecal juncture

• gastroesophageal sphincter

• duodenum

Where is the duodenum? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• E

• F